# 261.55 Warning tag inspection.

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- **citation:** 16 NYCRR 261.55
- **title:** 261.55 Warning tag inspection.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** New York State Public Service Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** Piping Beyond the Meter (Natural Gas). (a) Whenever an operator recognizes a condition whereby a gas appliance or gas line may cause a hazard to life or property, if allowed to operate in its current condition, the employee shall attach a warning tag to the appliance, piping or meter.

(b) The warning tag shall state the class of the hazardous condition, the actions to be taken by the customer an
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(a) Whenever an operator recognizes a condition whereby a gas appliance or gas line may cause a hazard to life or property, if allowed to operate in its current condition, the employee shall attach a warning tag to the appliance, piping or meter.

(b) The warning tag shall state the class of the hazardous condition, the actions to be taken by the customer and shall recommend that the customer contact the company for a reinspection.

(c) The operator is not required to conduct a complete inspection of the entire installation every time it is on a customer's premises.

(d) The operator is to conduct a visual inspection of the service regulator vent when working in the vicinity of the regulator and it is accessible.
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